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    Op-Ed: Can Beyoncé Be Problematic?
    Music
    25 May 2017

    Op-Ed: Can Beyoncé Be Problematic?

    Was Queen Bey’s African-themed baby shower cultural appropriation or at the very least, problematic somehow?

    15 African Artists You Need to See at SXSW
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    09 March 2017

    15 African Artists You Need to See at SXSW

    Here are the African artists you should see at SXSW, featuring Faarrow, Maleek Berry, Little Simz, Ayo Jay and more.

    Beyoncé Channeled The Yoruba Deities Oshun And Yemoja For Her Pregnancy Shoot
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    03 February 2017

    Beyoncé Channeled The Yoruba Deities Oshun And Yemoja For Her Pregnancy Shoot

    Beyoncé referenced Yoruba goddesses Oshun and Yemoja in her recent maternity shoot.

    You’ll Want to See This Revenge Thriller Based on the Legend of Yoruba Orisha Mami Wata
    Film + TV
    26 July 2016

    You’ll Want to See This Revenge Thriller Based on the Legend of Yoruba Orisha Mami Wata

    She’s a force of nature.

    In Photos: Afro-Latino Fest NYC Brings Bulla, Love and Healing to Brooklyn
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    11 July 2016

    In Photos: Afro-Latino Fest NYC Brings Bulla, Love and Healing to Brooklyn

    Check out Okayafrica's photo round up and recap of the fun that was at Afro-Latino Fest NYC in Brooklyn's Restoration Plaza.

    Afrofuturistic Short Film ‘Ori Inu’ to Premiere in NYC
    Events
    21 June 2016

    Afrofuturistic Short Film ‘Ori Inu’ to Premiere in NYC

    The coming-of-age drama debuts at Mist Harlem Saturday.

    Philadelphia's Odunde Festival Highlights the Energy and Style of the African Diaspora
    Style
    14 June 2016

    Philadelphia's Odunde Festival Highlights the Energy and Style of the African Diaspora

    Photographer Sofiya Ballin captures the amazing styles at the illustrious 2016 Odunde Festival in Philadelphia, Pa. Sunday.

    Afrofuturism & Spirituality In Our Film, 'Ori Inu: In Search Of Self'
    Film + TV
    21 August 2015

    Afrofuturism & Spirituality In Our Film, 'Ori Inu: In Search Of Self'

    'Ori Inu: In Search Of Self' co-creator and producer Emann Odufu reflects on Afrofuturism and spirituality in his new film.

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